Category: Vegetable Dishes

Roasted Golden Potatoes

Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!
Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

If you’re looking for a new and simple way to serve potatoes, I hope you’ll check out this recipe for Roasted Golden Potatoes. I wrote the original recipe down many years ago on a 3″ x 5″ card but failed to make note of where I got it!

The recipe card has been sitting in an old recipe box of mine for years and years, so I had forgotten about it and how ridiculously easy it is to prepare! It hardly takes any effort to make this delicious side dish because you use canned whole potatoes, butter, Parmesan and a couple common spices!

Honestly… it takes longer to preheat our oven than it does to get these potatoes ready! Here’s how to make enough roasted golden potatoes for 6 small servings.

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What Kind Of Potatoes To Use

This dish uses two 15-ounce cans of whole white potatoes, also known as “new” potatoes. They can be found in most grocery stores and are simply peeled whole small potatoes in a water base.

The potatoes are pre-cooked during the manufacturer’s canning process, so they come right out of the can ready to party!

Two cans of whole white potatoes are used for this recipe.

Here We Go!

The first thing you will need to do is preheat your oven to 350°F. because it only takes a few minutes to get the potatoes seasoned and ready! Drain the potatoes very well, then place the whole potatoes in the (ungreased) baking dish in a single layer.

Drained whole potatoes are placed in baking dish in a single layer.

Season The Potatoes

Melt 4 Tablespoons of butter (equal to half a stick of butter), then drizzle it all over the potatoes. Carefully turn over and rotate the potatoes to make sure all sides get some of the melted butter on them.

Melted butter is drizzled over all the potatoes, then they're tossed to coat.

Sprinkle the top of the potatoes with seasoning salt and garlic powder. After that, lightly sprinkle the potatoes with grated Parmesan cheese. TIP: Don’t have seasoning salt? You can make your own with my recipe here.

NOTE: You can use either fresh, finely shredded Parmesan cheese OR the kind you find in the pasta section in a shaker can. Either variety works well! Use whatever type of Parmesan you prefer or have available.

In the 2nd photo below, I have shown the potatoes topped with Kraft parmesan cheese. I always have both types of parmesan on hand but realize many people may only have the type in the can, so I used that for the photos.

Seasoning salt and garlic powder are sprinkled on the butter-covered potatoes.Grated parmesan cheese (fresh or canned) is sprinkled on top of the potatoes.

The last step before baking is to lightly sprinkle the potatoes with paprika and then top them with fresh chopped parsley. The parsley will provide a “pop” of color to this dish and adds a bit of flavor, as well! 

Paprika is sprinkled on top of the potatoes, then chopped parsley is added.

Bake And Serve The Roasted Golden Potatoes

When your oven has fully preheated, bake the roasted golden potatoes (uncovered) on the middle oven rack at 350°F. for 25 minutes.

The roasted golden potatoes after they are done cooking.

When the potatoes are done cooking, remove the baking dish from the oven. The roasted golden potatoes should be fully heated through, and have a beautiful “golden” color on top!

Each of the roasted whole potatoes is golden in color once done.

Serve the roasted golden potatoes immediately while hot! We enjoyed this this time served with ham and a broccoli cashew stir-fry, and we really enjoyed them ALL!

Note: Canned whole potatoes are fairly small, yet the sizes can vary with each can. We typically use about 3 potatoes per serving, but of course that number may vary slightly depending on your needs or the portion size desired.

A plate with roasted golden potatoes, ham slices and a broccoli stir-fry.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this simple, but tasty vegetable side dish and trust you will enjoy it, too! It’s so simple to prepare and is a great side dish to “throw together” on a busy evening!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a wonderful day!

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Roasted Golden Potatoes
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
32 mins
 

Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: roasted golden potatoes
Servings: 6 (approx. 3+ per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 203 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 30 ounces whole white potatoes (canned) =two 15 oz. cans, drained
  • ¼ cup butter, melted = 4 Tbsp. or ½ stick
  • ½ tsp. seasoning salt
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ tsp. paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Drain canned potatoes well, then place them in a single layer in an (ungreased) 8" or 9" square baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over all the potatoes, then turn to coat all sides.

  3. Sprinkle the buttered potatoes with seasoning salt and garlic powder. After that, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Lightly sprinkle potatoes with paprika then top them with chopped parsley.

  4. When oven is fully preheated, bake the roasted golden potatoes (uncovered) on the middle oven rack at 350°F. for 25 minutes. Potatoes should be fully heated through and golden in color on top!

  5. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Roasted Golden Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 approx. 3 potatoes)
Calories 203 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 359mg16%
Potassium 594mg17%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 612IU12%
Vitamin C 29mg35%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Roasted Golden Potatoes are a SIMPLE delicious dish with butter, Parmesan cheese and spices. It only takes 5-7 minutes to prep, then bake!

Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry

Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.
Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

If you’re looking for a new way to cook vegetables, may I suggest trying this recipe for broccoli cashew stir-fry? It is a fantastic recipe we really enjoy and is full of taste, crunch and color!

I found the original recipe years ago in an old cookbook of mine (from 1995) and made a few adjustments to suit our tastebuds. We love this side dish, and it’s very compatible with lots of main dishes.

The best part is that it doesn’t require a lot of time to prepare and is a colorful and delicious addition to any meal. Here’s how to make this broccoli cashew stir-fry.

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Make The Sauce

The first thing you need to do is make the sauce that will be added to the cooked vegetables later. It’s EASY! Measure water, Balsamic vinegar, cornstarch and chicken bouillon powder into a small bowl.

Water, balsamic vinegar, chicken bouillon powder and cornstarch are combined in a small bowl.

Use a fork or small whisk to combine the sauce ingredients because the cornstarch tends to thicken and “clump up” when added to the liquid. Continue to mix the sauce together until all lumps are removed, and the sauce is smooth. Set the sauce aside.

After whisking, the lumps have been blended in, and the sauce is ready to go.

Prep the Veggies

Slice ¼ cup of yellow onion and ¼ cup red bell peppers into thin slices vertically (if the bell pepper is really big, cut each slice in half cross-wise). Separate the layers of onion slices.

Cut ¾ pound of fresh broccoli into florets. Cut off the tough, very bottom ends of the broccoli stems (and discard). Use a vegetable peeler or knife to gently peel the remaining stems on each piece of broccoli, removing only the outer green part (discard the peels).

Cut off the peeled stems, to separate them from the florets. Slice the peeled stems into thin slices. Add them to the other prepped vegetables.

You can see in the photo below the remaining florets of broccoli and the thinly sliced stems right above them. The thin peeled stems cook right along with the other veggies and have lots of good flavor, too!

Broccoli florets, stems, sliced red bell peppers and onions are prepped before cooking.

Sauté The Vegetables

Heat 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil) on medium heat in a large skillet. Once the oil is very hot (but not smoking), add the broccoli florets, sliced broccoli stems, red peppers and onions to the skillet.

The vegetables are cooked in hot oil in a large skillet.

Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until the veggies begin to brown slightly and the broccoli becomes crisp tender. During the last minute of cooking, stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.

Continue to cook 1 more minute, stirring the vegetables constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn (or it will become bitter).

Minced garlic is added to the cooked vegetables in the skillet and cooked for 1 minute.

Add the Sauce

Whisk the sauce again to re-combine the ingredients, then pour it over the veggies in the skillet. Stir to combine the veggies and sauce and quickly bring the sauce to a boil. Cook and stir constantly for 1 more minute.

Sauce is poured into the skillet full of cooked broccoli, onions and red bell peppers.Sauce is cooked until thickened, coating the veggies in the skillet.

Stir In The Cashews

Add 3 Tablespoons of chopped cashews to the veggies and sauce. NOTE: We use roasted salted cashews when we make this dish, but feel free to substitute toasted chopped walnuts, pecans or chopped roasted peanuts.

Stir the cashews into the broccoli cashew stir-fry, until they’re combined with all the veggies and sauce. Heat through (about 1 minute) and then this delicious dish is ready to be enjoyed!

Chopped roasted cashews are added to the broccoli cashew stir-fry right before serving.

Serve The Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry

Transfer the broccoli cashew stir-fry to a pretty serving dish and serve immediately while the vegetables are hot. This recipe will yield enough for 3 servings of this yummy and colorful stir-fry.

The broccoli cashew stir-fry has really good flavor thanks to the sauce, peppers and onions, and the roasted cashews provide a nice crunch in each bite. It’s delicious!

A serving dish with the broccoli cashew stir-fry on it, ready for serving.

One of the nice features of this simple side dish is it pairs well with chicken, fish, beef or pork! We enjoyed it this time, served with ham slices and Roasted Golden Potatoes.

A white plate with broccoli cashew stir-fry, and ham and potatoes in the background.

I hope you have the chance to make this broccoli cashew stir-fry for yourself and those you love. The recipe can easily be doubled if you require more servings!

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Recipe adapted from:  Edith Askins, via “Southern Living 1995 Annual Recipes”, page 52, published 1995, by Oxmoor House, Inc.

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Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 

Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: broccoli cashew stir-fry
Servings: 3
Calories Per Serving: 165 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
For Sauce:
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
For Stir-Fry:
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
  • ¾ pound fresh broccoli
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper slices sliced thin vertically
  • ¼ cup yellow onion slices sliced thin vertically
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped roasted cashews or roasted walnuts, pecans or peanuts
Instructions
  1. Whisk water, balsamic vinegar, cornstarch and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl until lumps are gone, and sauce is smooth. Set aside.

  2. Cut red pepper and onion in thin slices vertically (if red pepper is big, cut slices in half cross-wise). Cut broccoli into florets. Remove tough ends of stems (discard). Peel remaining stems on each piece of broccoli, removing only the outer green part. Cut peeled stems into thin slices; add then to other veggies.

  3. Heat oil on medium in a large skillet. Once oil is very hot (but not smoking), add broccoli florets, sliced broccoli stems, red pepper and onions to skillet. Sauté 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until veggies begin to brown and broccoli is crisp tender. During last minute, stir in minced garlic. Continue to cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly so garlic doesn't burn and become bitter.

  4. Whisk sauce again until combined, then pour over veggies in skillet. Stir to combine; quickly bring sauce to a boil. Cook 1 more minute, stirring constantly.

  5. Stir in chopped cashews until combined. Heat through (about 1 minute). Remove from heat. Serve immediately while hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
Calories 165 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 0.04mg0%
Sodium 215mg9%
Potassium 499mg14%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1096IU22%
Vitamin C 118mg143%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry is an easy to make, pan-seared dish with broccoli, cashews, red bell peppers, onions and sauce. Makes 3 servings.

Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash

Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.
Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

Today I want to share a side dish recipe I found online early last year. I enjoy butternut squash, spaghetti squash and one of my personal favorites… acorn squash, and love to experiment with new recipes for these winter vegetables!

This vegetable side dish for two is called Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, because it has BOTH flavors goin’ on (sweet and savory)! The recipe is actually very SIMPLE, which is awesome (and convenient).

One whole acorn squash is sliced in half, basted with melted butter and honey, then roasted until tender. Each half is then sprinkled with toasted chopped pecans (or walnuts) and a small amount of crumbled bleu cheese, and served.

The combination of the sweet honey butter paired with the tangy, pungent bleu cheese crumbles is surprisingly nice. This recipe as written serves two people, but can be easily doubled or tripled as needed.

What If You Do NOT Like Bleu Cheese?

Here’s the deal… a LOT of people hate bleu cheese, and I get it! If you are one of those people who say “no way” to bleu cheese, I simply recommend LEAVING IT OUT! Your baked acorn squash will still taste GREAT, it simply will not have the “savory” component.

Whichever way you choose to make this veggie side dish, I think you will enjoy it! Here’s how to make Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash.

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First Things First – A Little Prep!

The first thing to do is preheat your oven to 400°F. (200°C.). You want the oven hot and ready to go once the squash is prepped.

The second step is to lightly “toast” the chopped pecans (or walnuts, if using). NOTE: You can also choose to do this step while the squash is baking, to save time.

This step is EASY! Place chopped pecans in a “DRY” skillet (no oil or anything else). Turn the heat to Medium, and cook the pecans, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until they are lightly toasted and you can smell the aroma of toasted nuts.

Be sure to keep moving the pecans around in the skillet so they do not burn. Once done, remove them from the skillet and let them cool. You will not need them until the squash has finished baking.

Chopped pecans are lightly toasted in a dry skillet.

Melt butter in a small microwaveable dish or in a saucepan. Stir in honey (or maple syrup, if using) until it is fully incorporated into the melted butter.

Melted butter and honey (or maple syrup) are stirred until combined.

Prepare The Acorn Squash

Slice one acorn squash in half from top (stem) to bottom. Once sliced, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy “pith” from the cavity of each squash half (and discard).

A medium sized acorn squash, ready to slice in half from top to bottom.Seeds and stringy pith are scooped out of the raw squash's cavity.

Place the squash halves on a baking sheet or in an oven safe baking dish with the open flesh facing up. If desired, you can line the baking dish or baking sheet with foil, for easy clean up.

Use a pastry brush to fully coat the flesh of the squash with the melted butter and honey mixture. Divide any remaining mixture into the cavity of each squash half.

Squash halves are coated with butter honey mixture before baking.

Time To Bake The Squash

TIP: If you find the halves leaning quite a bit to one side or another I find it helpful to crinkle up a piece of foil and use that to “prop up” or “level out” the squash (see photo below).

Bake the squash at 400°F. for between 40-50 minutes. When done cooking, the squash should be quite tender. You can test the tenderness by inserting a butter knife into the squash. It should EASILY go in and out of the squash. Remove the squash from the oven once done.

Baked acorn squash (with butter/honey topping) after baking.

Serve The Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash

Now it’s time to serve the sweet and savory acorn squash! The final step before serving is to brush some of the accumulated butter/honey back over the surface of the squash (it will pool up in the cavity as it bakes).

Sprinkle the squash halves with the chopped pecans, evenly dividing them. If you are adding the bleu cheese, sprinkle each half with very small crumbles.

Serve the sweet and savory acorn squash immediately while it’s hot! This is a great vegetable side dish that pairs well with beef, chicken and pork!

Sweet and savory acorn squash, with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

I hope you enjoy this recipe, whether you add the bleu cheese or not (ha ha!). It is very simple to make, and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to meet your needs.

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Recipe adapted from Kevin, at closetcooking.com/maple-pecan-roasted-acorn-squash/

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Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: sweet and savory acorn squash
Servings: 2 (½ squash per serving)
Calories Per Serving: 282 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons honey (can substitute real maple syrup)
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans (for garnish)
  • 1 Tablespoon bleu cheese crumbles (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. (200°C.). Line baking sheet or baking dish with foil (for easy clean up).

  2. Place chopped pecans in a "DRY" skillet (no oil, etc.). Cook pecans on Medium heat, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Remove pecans from skillet; set aside to cool.

  3. Melt butter in a small microwaveable dish or in a saucepan. Stir in honey until it's fully incorporated.

  4. Slice acorn squash in half from top (stem) to bottom. Use spoon to scoop out seeds and stringy "pith" from the cavity of each half (discard). Place squash on prepared baking dish, cavity side facing up. Brush each half with butter/honey mixture. Spoon any remaining mixture into the cavity. TIP: If you find the cut squash leaning to one side, crinkle up some foil; use it to "level out" the squash.

  5. Bake at 400°F. for 40-50 minutes. When done, squash should be tender. Test by inserting a butter knife into the baked squash. It should glide EASILY in and out of the squash. Remove squash from oven once done.

  6. Before serving, brush accumulated butter/honey back over the surface of the squash (it pools up in the cavity as it bakes). Sprinkle each half with toasted pecans, then add bleu cheese crumbles (if using). Transfer to plates, and serve!

Nutrition Facts
Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of squash)
Calories 282 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 93mg4%
Potassium 810mg23%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 998IU20%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Enjoy roasted Sweet and Savory Acorn Squash, basted in honey and butter, then served topped with toasted pecans and bleu cheese crumbles.

 

Instant Pot Green Beans

It’s really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.
It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.

If you’re looking for a crazy easy way to make green beans, may I suggest making them in an Instant Pot (if you have one)? After the Instant Pot comes to pressure, the beans only cook for ONE MINUTE!

The texture and flavor of the cooked green beans comes out wonderful, every single time.  I recommend this easy, no-fuss method of cooking fresh (or frozen) green beans.

The green beans are pressure-cooked in low sodium broth, then seasoned with butter, salt and pepper after cooking. If you want to double the recipe, simply double the amount of green beans. There is no need to double the broth amount!

The recipe, as written, makes 2 good-sized servings (or 3 if you prefer smaller portions). Honestly… there is nothing difficult at all about preparing this veggie dish. Here’s how to make Instant Pot Green Beans.

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What Type Of Green Beans To Use

For this small batch recipe, you can use fresh green beans, or if they are not readily available, use frozen green beans.

Rinse the fresh beans, and trim the ends before they are cooked. If you are using frozen green beans, there is no need to thaw them!

Fresh green beans, ready to be trimmed and cooked.

How To Make Instant Pot Green Beans

Place the fresh, trimmed green beans or the STILL FROZEN green beans in the inner cannister of the Instant Pot.

NOTE: You can use a steamer basket to hold the green beans, if desired. I do not use one, and the beans turn out wonderful every time!

Trimmed green beans in the inner cannister of an Instant Pot.

Measure ½ cup of low-sodium chicken broth (or veggie broth), and then pour it over the green beans in the Instant Pot.

Please note that the broth will not cover the green beans. It will only cover the bottom of the pot, which will provide steam while the beans cook.

Low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) can be used.Broth is poured over the green beans in the Instant Pot.

Cook The Green Beans

Lock the lid in place, then flip the top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute, cooking at High Pressure. 

It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to full pressure, then the pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.

As soon as the cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all the steam has been released (and the pressure gauge on top has dropped back down), it is safe to open the lid of the Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Green Beans are cooked at high pressure for 1 minute.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the green beans out of the liquid in the pot and place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot green beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt from the heat.

Hot green beans are transferred to serving bowl, then topped with butter.

Serve The Instant Pot Green Beans

Season the instant pot green beans with salt and black pepper, to taste, then serve them, while they are hot! This dish is so simple, yet it is very satisfying, and pairs well with a lot of main dishes.

Instant Pot Green Beans, seasoned with salt, pepper, and butter, ready to serve.

I hope you give this simple dish a try, and trust you’ll enjoy Instant Pot Green Beans as much as we do! They taste GREAT, and I think you’ll be surprised at the result.

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Instant Pot Green Beans
Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Time for IP to reach full pressure
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
 

It's really EASY to make perfect Instant Pot Green Beans! This recipe is enough for a small batch (two servings), but can easily be doubled.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: instant pot, green beans
Servings: 2 (or 3, if smaller portions)
Calories Per Serving: 82 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ½ pound green beans* *can use fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth* *or veggie broth - See NOTE below
  • ¾ Tablespoon butter
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Place green beans (fresh or frozen)in inner cannister of the Instant Pot. Pour broth over the green beans. NOTE: Can use steamer basket for green beans, if desired.

  2. Lock IP lid in place; flip top venting knob to SEALING. Program the MANUAL button for 1 minute at High Pressure. It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach full pressure. Pressure gauge will pop up, and the timer will come on and begin 1 minute of high pressure cooking.

  3. As soon as cooking program has finished (my IP beeps), flip the top venting knob to VENTING, for a Quick Release of internal pressure. After all steam has been released (and pressure gauge on top has dropped down), it is safe to open the lid.

  4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer green beans out of the liquid in the pot. Place them in a serving bowl. Immediately top the hot beans with butter, so it has a chance to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve immediately! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTES:
**DOUBLING the recipe? Only use the same amount of broth indicated in ingredient list (Don't double the broth amount!).

**You can put the green beans in a steamer basket in the inner pot, if desired.

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 82 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 58mg3%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 914IU18%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They’re baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.
Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

If you’re looking for a wonderful way to prepare fresh green beans, may I suggest this recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans? They are so yummy, and don’t require too much prep work!

This vegetable side dish is ready in about 25 minutes, and most of that time is “cooking time”. These tasty green beans can be a perfect compliment for a wide variety of main dishes.

The recipe as written below, will yield 3 servings, but it’s so easy to double or triple the recipe, based on your needs! Here’s how to make Parmesan Garlic Green Beans.

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Prepare The Fresh Green Beans

Snap or cut the stem end off of the fresh green beans, then give them a quick rinse before cooking them. I was grateful to be able pick these green beans from our raised bed garden in our backyard!

A bowl of fresh green beans before the ends are trimmed.

Blanch Beans For Tenderness

It is okay to avoid this step (and go straight to the next one), but I have found it makes the finished green beans more tender to the bite once the entire recipe is done! I recommend this step, but of course, it is your decision!

Place the green beans in a microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Microwave the green beans on High power for 3 minutes.

While the beans cook, place water and ice cubes in a separate bowl (large enough to hold the green beans). The water will need to be icy cold as soon as the beans are done. 

Immediately after the beans finish microwaving, plunge them into the ice water (water and cubes) in a separate bowl. The ice water helps “shock” the beans to quickly stop the cooking process (and preserves their color). Let them soak for a minute.

Fresh green beans are microwaved in a bowl with water.Microwaved green beans are placed in ice water after cooking to cool them.

Add The Butter And Spices

Drain the green beans well, pat them dry (as much as possible), then place them in a large bowl. Add soft butter, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. TIP: Pinch the soft butter into small pieces!

Gently stir to combine all these ingredients as much as possible. The soft butter will remain a bit “clumpy”, but try to distribute the small pieces throughout the mixture.

Soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper & Italian seasoning on the beans.

Bake The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

Spread the green beans out on a large baking sheet, making sure the butter “clumps” and spices are evenly distributed. Bake the Parmesan garlic green beans at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the baking time.

TIP: I have found the green beans are typically done (crisp on the outside-tender inside) after 15 minutes, so be sure to check yours, because oven temps can vary quite a bit. You don’t want to burn them!

Combined beans, butter and spices are laid on baking sheet for cooking.Halfway through baking, cheese has melted, and beans are turned over.

Serve The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans

When done, transfer the green beans (using a spatula) from the baking sheet to a serving platter. Garnish them with chopped, fresh parsley (optional), and serve immediately while they are hot.

The buttery, Parmesan covered, well-seasoned green beans are delicious, and have LOTS of great flavor! Serve them with a favorite main dish and enjoy every bite.

A platter of Parmesan Garlic Green Beans is topped with fresh, chopped parsley.The Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are served, garnished with parsley.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this delicious veggie side dish for those you love, and trust everyone will enjoy these green beans as much as we do. 

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Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Parmesan Garlic Green Beans are a delicious, easy side dish! They're baked with butter, Parmesan, garlic and Italian seasoning until tender.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: parmesan garlic green beans
Servings: 3
Calories Per Serving: 235 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ½ pound fresh green beans
  • ¼ cup butter (soft)
  • teaspoons minced garlic (approx. 3 large cloves)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • fresh, chopped parsley (OPTIONAL-for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400℉. (204.4 ℃).

  2. Trim stem end off beans; rinse beans. Place beans in microwave-safe bowl, and add 1 cup water. Microwave on High power for 3 minutes.

  3. While beans cook, in separate bowl place water and ice cubes. Immediately after beans finish cooking, plunge them into the ice water (to stop cooking process). Let soak for 1 minute.

  4. Drain beans, pat dry; transfer to a large bowl. Add soft butter, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper. TIP: Pinch butter in small pieces! Gently stir to combine ingredients as much as possible (butter will remain "clumpy). Spread green beans on a large baking sheet; make sure butter pieces and spices are evenly distributed.

  5. Bake at 400°F. (204.4 ℃) for 15-20 minutes, turning beans over halfway through baking time. TIP: The beans are typically done (and crisp-tender) after 15 minutes, but be sure to keep an eye on them, because oven temps can vary quite a bit.

  6. When done, transfer green beans (with a spatula) to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped, fresh parsley (optional). Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Parmesan Garlic Green Beans
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/3 of total))
Calories 235 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 806mg35%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1157IU23%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Duchess Potatoes

Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.
Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

Have you ever had or made Duchess potatoes? They are a delicious side dish, and today I want to share how to make them!

This dish is called “Pommes Duchess” in France, and are believed to have been named after the Duke and Duchess of Bourgogne. According to the legend behind this dish, the Duke and Duchess really enjoyed fine dining experiences and asked their personal chef to make a fancy potato dish. Duchess potatoes are the result of this request, if the legend is true.

Whether the story of their origin is true or not, Duchess potatoes are pretty impressive to serve with a variety of main dishes, and they’re delicious! They do take a little bit more prep than regular mashed potatoes, but they’re fun to make for special meals! Here’s how to make Duchess potatoes. 

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Prepare The Potatoes

Peel about 6 small to medium-sized russet potatoes (2 pounds total), then rinse them. Slice the potatoes into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cut each potato half in half again.

Six medium russet potatoes are peeled, then rinsed.Russet potatoes are cut into quarters after peeling them.

Place the potato quarters in a large saucepan, then cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to MEDIUM-LOW.

Let the potatoes simmer on Medium-Low for 30-40 minutes, OR until they become fork tender. When done, drain the potatoes well, and let them sit in the dry pan for 5 minutes.

The potatoes are covered with water in a large pan and brought to a boil.Potatoes are simmered for about 30 minutes until they become fork-tender.

Mash The Potatoes

Transfer the hot potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of butter, salt, and a pinch of nutmeg and cayenne pepper to the potatoes.

Use an electric mixer or a potato masher to mash the potatoes until the butter has melted and they are blended well.

Butter and spices are added to drained potatoes and mashed well.Electric mixer or potato masher is used to mash potatoes.

Pour in 3 Tablespoons of half and half, then add 2 egg yolks (no egg white!). Mix well until the potatoes are very smooth in texture. Take a small bite, and add additional salt, if desired.

Cover the bowl, and then let the mashed potatoes come to room temperature before continuing on with the recipe.

Two egg yolks and half and half are added to mashed potatoes in bowl.The mashed potatoes are now ready to be shaped for Duchess potatoes.

Time To Pipe The Potatoes Into Decorative Swirls!

Now the fun begins! Preheat your oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and then you’re ready to create the Duchess potatoes.

Spoon the mashed potato mixture into a piping bag, fitted with a big star tip (if you have that). You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your pastry bag.

TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture and cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe the potatoes through.

Pipe 12 portions of the potato mixture in decorative swirls, “building” each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3″ wide. Be sure to leave space between each “mound”.  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are chilled and you’re ready to bake.

The potato mixture is added to pastry bag, and piped onto parchment paper.Swirls of Duchess potatoes on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Butter And Bake!

Carefully brush the tops of the Duchess potatoes with the remaining 1 Tablespoon of melted butter using a pastry brush. Try to cover the entire surface of the chilled potatoes.

Potatoes are brushed with melted butter before baking.

Bake the Duchess potatoes on a middle rack of the 450°F. oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary quite a bit, so keep an eye on them. The potatoes are done when they are lightly browned on the surface.

Serve The Duchess Potatoes

When done, remove the Duchess potatoes from the oven and sprinkle each portion with a small amount of freshly chopped parsley.

Serve them immediately while they’re hot, and enjoy delicious, buttery Duchess potatoes! They are a perfect side dish to pair with a number of main dishes. We served them with pork tenderloin slices and green peas, and they were fantastic!

Fresh parsley is sprinkled on golden brown Duchess potatoes after baking.Duchess potatoes, on a white plate with pork tenderloin slices and green peas.

I hope you have the opportunity to make Duchess potatoes for those you love. Yes… they require a bit more time than “traditional” mashed potatoes, but they’re really good, and add a special touch to a meal! I’m confident you’ll enjoy them.

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Duchess Potatoes
Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
 

Make meals special by adding Duchess Potatoes! Buttery mashed potatoes are piped in decorative swirls and baked in this classic French dish.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: duchess potatoes
Servings: 12
Calories Per Serving: 99 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds russet potatoes (approx. 6 small-medium)
  • 2 Tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons half and half
  • 2 large egg yolks (no egg white)
  • 1 Tablespoon butter (melted)
For garnish:
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. Peel, rinse potatoes. Slice into quarters by cutting them in half lengthwise, then cutting each potato half in half again.

  2. Put potatoes in large saucepan; cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil on HIGH heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, OR until fork tender. Drain potatoes- let them rest in pan 5 minutes.

  3. Transfer potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add 2 T. butter, salt, nutmeg and cayenne pepper. Use electric mixer or potato masher to mash until butter melts and they're well-blended. Add half and half and egg yolks. Mash well until potatoes are smooth in texture. Taste; add more salt, if desired. Cover bowl; let potatoes come to room temperature before continuing.

  4. Preheat oven to 450°F. (220°C). Line large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  5. Fit a large pastry bag with a star tip (if you have it). Fill pastry bag with potato mixture (may have to do 2 batches). TIP: No piping bag? Fill a large zip-loc bag with the mixture; cut a small corner off the bottom of the bag (big enough to pipe potatoes through. Pipe 12 portions of potato mixture in decorative swirls, "building" each in a circular motion from the bottom up until each portion is round and about 3" wide. Leave space between each "mound".  REFRIGERATE until potatoes are lightly chilled.

  6. Brush surface of potatoes with 1 Tablespoon melted butter, using a pastry brush.

  7. Bake at 450℉ on middle rack of oven for 20-25 minutes. Oven temps can vary, so keep an eye on them. They're done when lightly browned on top. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Duchess Potatoes
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 99 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 224mg10%
Potassium 325mg9%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 147IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2

Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It’s delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!
Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It's delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!

Today I want to share a simple recipe for a delicious vegetable side dish I think you’re going to enjoy! I was able to make this dish this past summer using green beans, red potatoes and fresh parsley from our little backyard raised bed garden, which made it even more fun!

This recipe is so simple to make using only a few ingredients. Even though the recipe (as written) only makes enough for two servings, it can easily be doubled or tripled to satisfy your needs!

This easy to prepare side dish has great flavor, thanks to the addition of a few common spices, butter and parsley. Here’s how to make green beans and red potatoes for 2.

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What Ingredients Do I Need To Make This Dish?

To make this dish for two people, you will need 5 ounces of fresh green beans, and 3 small-medium red potatoes (about 5 ounces total). You will also need fresh parsley, butter, salt, pepper and paprika, to season the veggies.

Remove the stem end from the beans, then either leave the beans whole OR cut them in 2″ pieces. I have done this both ways, and it will not affect the end result whichever way you prefer.

Wash the potatoes well, but do NOT peel them. Cut each potato into small cubes (about ½” – ¾”).

Fresh green beans need their stem ends trimmed before cooking.Three small red potatoes are cubed, then used in this recipe.

Steam The Beans And Potatoes

Place the whole OR cut green beans and the potato pieces in a steamer basket set over a couple inches of water in a saucepan.

Cover the pan and bring the water to a boil on Medium heat. Steam the beans and potatoes for about 6-8 minutes OR until the potatoes are tender (can be easily pierced with a knife).

Whole green beans and cubed red potatoes in a steamer basket.Cut green beans and red potatoes cook until tender in a steamer basket.

When the vegetables are finished cooking, remove the steamer basket from the pan, letting any water drain off. Immediately transfer the hot green beans and red potatoes into a small serving bowl.

The hot cooked veggies are transferred to a small serving bowl.

Time To Add The Seasoning

Add 2 teaspoons of butter and chopped fresh parsley, then season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Stir well, until the butter melts and the seasonings are fully combined with the veggies. 

Butter, parsley and spices are added to the green beans and red potatoes.

Serve The Green Beans and Red Potatoes

Serve the green beans and red potatoes immediately while they’re hot! This is such a simple side dish, but the vegetables pair well with most meats and add color and flavor to any meal.

The recipe, as written below, will yield enough for two small servings of green beans and red potatoes. It is super easy to double this recipe, so if you want LARGER portions or are feeding more people, go for it!

The hot veggies are stirred until butter melts and spices are incorporated.

I hope you have the opportunity to make this classic veggie dish. We love the convenience of how easy it is to make, and trust you will, too! If you love green beans, be sure to check out my recipe for Parmesan Garlic Green Beans. They’re delicious, too!

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Recipe adapted from: “Favorite Family Recipes”, page 78, published in 2014 by The American Heart Association and Publications, International, Ltd.

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Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
13 mins
 

Green Beans And Red Potatoes For 2 is a simply seasoned, colorful veggie side dish. It's delicious, and easy to make in under 15 minutes!

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green beans, red potatoes
Servings: 2
Calories Per Serving: 109 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 5 ounces fresh green beans trim ends, leave whole or cut in 2" pieces
  • 5 ounces medium red potatoes cut in ½"-¾" cubes (approx. 3 small)
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch paprika
Instructions
  1. Remove stem end of beans; leave beans whole OR cut in 2" pieces. Wash potatoes, but do NOT peel them. Cut potatoes into small cubes (about ½" - ¾").

  2. Place beans and cubed potatoes in a steamer basket, set over 2" of water in a saucepan. Cover pan; bring water to a boil on Medium heat. Steam beans and potatoes for 6-8 minutes OR until potatoes are tender (easily pierced with a knife).

  3. Remove steamer basket from pan, letting any water drain off. Immediately transfer hot green beans and red potatoes into a small serving bowl.

  4. Add butter, parsley, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika. Stir well, until butter melts and seasonings are combined with veggies. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Green Beans and Red Potatoes For 2
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/2 of total))
Calories 109 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 196mg9%
Potassium 487mg14%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 813IU16%
Vitamin C 17mg21%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Fried Okra Fritters

Make a batch of Fried Okra Fritters, using fresh or frozen sliced okra! These delicious fritters are crunchy on the outside and soft inside.
Make a batch of Fried Okra Fritters, using fresh or frozen sliced okra! These delicious fritters are crunchy on the outside and soft inside.

Last summer my husband and I bought fresh picked okra at our local Farmer’s Market. I made fried okra fritters with them. Today I am finally getting around to sharing this recipe with you!

Okra is a plant that originally is native to East Africa. It is a flowering plant that produces lots of green pods as it grows. These green pods are what is edible on the plant and they are used in various cuisines around the world. Here in the United States okra is typically associated with Southern cooking. 

My parents were both from the South (Texas), so I grew up eating a lot of Mom’s fried okra. As an adult living in good ol’ Pacific Northwest, I don’t see FRESH okra in our grocery stores too often, so I was thrilled to find some at our farmer’s market last summer.

This savory recipe for fritters can be made using fresh OR frozen okra, so that is a win-win! If you use frozen okra, you can make these fritters any time of the year. Here’s how to make yummy fried okra fritters. 

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Prepare The Fresh Okra

Rinse and dry the okra (fresh okra is shown in the photo below). Cut off the top stem and a small slice off the bottom. Slice the okra into rounds, each about ½” thick. Set the okra aside while you make the batter.

NOTE: You will need 2 cups total of sliced okra, whether using fresh or frozen (thawed). If you’re buying or using fresh okra, this will be approximately half a pound. 

Fresh okra, ready to be rinsed and sliced.Okra, de-stemmed and sliced into 1/2" rounds, ready for the batter.

Make The Batter To Coat The Okra

Okay… now it’s time to make the batter. Measure buttermilk, flour, **self-rising cornmeal, chopped onion, egg, garlic powder, seasoning salt and black pepper into a large bowl. 

TIP: **Don’t have self-rising cornmeal? Here’s how to make it (2 cups total): Combine 1¾ cups yellow cornmeal, 6 T. all purpose flour, 2 T. baking powder and ½ t. salt in bowl.

Stir the batter ingredients well, until they’re fully combined. The batter will be fairly thick. Add the sliced okra, and gently stir until the slices are fully coated with batter.

Two cups of sliced okra is added to the cornmeal batter in a large bowl.

Heat Oil For Frying

You will need enough vegetable oil to be 2-3 inches deep in a large skillet (or electric skillet).  Heat the oil on Medium-High until it reaches 350°F.

Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature before attempting to fry the okra, to ensure the fritters have a browned, crispy exterior and are cooked all the way through!

Vegetable oil is heated in skillet until is reaches a temperature of 350°F.

Fry The Fritters

Once the oil is at 350°F. it’s hot enough to fry the fritters! For each fritter, scoop a heaping Tablespoon of the batter and CAREFULLY add it to the hot oil.

Cook 5-6 fritters at a time, being sure to leave space between each fritter, to ensure they cook separately and evenly. 

A heaping Tablespoon of batter-coated okra slices, ready to be fried.

Fry the fritters (without moving them) for 2-3 minutes. They should be nicely browned and crispy on the bottom at this point.

Carefully turn the fritters over, and continue to fry the second side for another 2-3 minutes in the hot oil.

Fried okra fritters are cooked in hot oil until browned on bottom, then flipped.After being turned over, the golden fritters continue to fry until done.

Serve The Fried Okra Fritters

When done, the fried okra fritters should be browned and crispy on all sides. If you insert a toothpick into the middle of a fritter, it should come out “clean and free of batter”.

Transfer the fritters onto paper towels using a spatula or slotted spoon, so excess oil can be absorbed. Keep them covered, so they stay warm.

Continue making more fritters until all the batter has been used. Important!: Make sure oil is re-heated to 350° F. before adding the next batch!

I get between 12-15 fried okra fritters with this recipe, but the amount may vary, depending on the “size” of the heaping scoops of batter used.

The fried okra fritters are put on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

 Let the fried okra fritters cool on the paper towels until they have cooled slightly, so they’re not blazing hot.  Serve, and enjoy these delicious fritters as a side dish to a variety of meats and soups! 

Here’s a photo (below) of a fritter, split open to reveal the sliced okra inside. We enjoy serving fried okra fritters warm, with soft butter to spread on them.

The inside of the cooked fritter reveals the sliced okra inside.

I hope you have the chance to make these tasty fried okra fritters, and trust you’ll enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by, and please come back soon for more family-friendly recipes.

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Fried Okra Fritters
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Make a batch of Fried Okra Fritters, using fresh or frozen sliced okra! These delicious fritters are crunchy on the outside and soft inside.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: fried okra fritters
Servings: 12 fritters (or more)
Calories Per Serving: 138 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen okra sliced
  • vegetable oil enough to be 2 inches deep in skillet
For Batter:
  • cups buttermilk
  • cups self-rising yellow cornmeal *SEE NOTE BELOW*
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ medium yellow onion ,peeled/diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • teaspoon seasoning salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Rinse/dry okra (if using fresh). Cut off the top stem and a small slice off the bottom. Slice okra into rounds, about ½" thick. Set aside. NOTE: You need 2 cups of sliced okra, whether fresh or frozen (thawed).  

  2. In a large bowl, stir buttermilk, flour, *self-rising cornmeal (see note section below), onion, egg, garlic powder, seasoning salt and black pepper until combined (batter is thick). Add okra; gently stir until fully coated with batter.

  3. Pour enough vegetable oil to be 2 inches deep in a large skillet (or electric skillet).  Heat oil on Medium-High temps until it reaches 350°F. (frying temp.)

  4. For each fritter, scoop out a heaping Tablespoon of batter; CAREFULLY add it to the hot oil. Cook 5-6 fritters at a time, leaving space between each one, so they cook separately/evenly. Note: I usually get 12-15 fritters, but amount can vary, depending on amount used per fritter.

  5. Fry fritters 2-3 minutes (without moving them), until browned/crispy on the bottom. Carefully turn fritters over; continue frying 2-3 more minutes.

  6. When done, fritters should be browned/crispy on all sides. A toothpick inserted deep into a fritter should come out clean/free of batter. Transfer fritters to paper towels to absorb oil. Keep them covered/warm. Continue with remaining batter. Important! Make sure oil is re-heated to 350° F. before cooking the next batch!

  7. Serve warm (with butter), alongside a variety of meats and soups! Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

NOTE: Oil for frying was not included in the caloric calculation, as amounts used may vary widely.

TIP: MAKE SELF-RISING CORNMEAL (this makes 2 cups total): Combine 1¾ cups yellow cornmeal, 6 T. all purpose flour, 2 T. baking powder and ½ t. salt in bowl.

Nutrition Facts
Fried Okra Fritters
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 138 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.002g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 104mg5%
Potassium 179mg5%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 192IU4%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make a batch of Fried Okra Fritters, using fresh or frozen sliced okra! These delicious fritters are crunchy on the outside and soft inside.

Easy Corn Soufflé

Make a delicious Easy Corn Soufflé (under 5 minutes prep) using common ingredients! All you do is mix and bake this simple veggie dish.
Make a delicious Easy Corn Soufflé (under 5 minutes prep) using common ingredients! All you do is mix and bake this simple veggie dish.

If you’re looking for a simple to prepare veggie dish, may I suggest this recipe for an Easy Corn Soufflé? The word soufflé makes it sound so complex and challenging, but that couldn’t be further from the truth!

I found this recipe MANY years ago in one of my old cookbooks, and discovered it is ridiculously EASY! Basically you combine the ingredients and bake… that’s it!

The main ingredient is a can of creamed corn. Yep- one can. Butter, flour, eggs, milk, cream (or half and half), salt and pepper are then added, which combine to give this dish some “rise” (like a soufflé) in the baking dish. It’s easy, it’s yummy, and here’s how to make it.

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Prepare The Corn Batter

TIP: Before making the batter, be sure to preheat your oven to 350°F. It only takes a few minutes to make the batter, so you want your oven preheated to save yourself some time.

Place two eggs in a large mixing bowl, and use an electric mixer until they’re well-beaten and fluffy. If you don’t have access to an electric mixer, beat them very well using a fork.

Add flour, milk, cream (or half and half), salt, pepper, melted butter and one can of creamed corn. Stir this well, until all ingredients have been incorporated and fully combined. Now you’re ready to bake… see how easy this is?

Two eggs are beaten well until fluffy in a large bowl.Creamed corn and other dry ingredients are added to the beaten eggs.

Bake The Easy Corn Soufflé

Grease or spray a 9″ square baking pan or a 2 quart casserole dish. Pour the batter for the soufflé into the prepared dish.

Bake it at 350°F. for 42-45 minutes (on a middle rack) OR until it pulls away from the edges of the baking dish.

It should also be lightly golden brown on the surface and slightly puffed up with air. You will want to serve this dish immediately, because it will “deflate” slightly as it cools.

Batter is poured into a baking dish and is ready for the oven.The soufflé is lightly browned and puffed after baking.

Serve The Easy Corn Soufflé

Use a spoon or spatula to serve this dish while it is still hot. Once you remove a serving, you will be able to see the fluffy texture and golden corn inside the soufflé.

Depending on the size of the serving you choose, you should be able to get either 6 small portions or 4 large portions from this dish.

The baked, easy corn soufflé is ready to be served.A serving portion has been removed, revealing the corn inside.

The first time I made this dish I wasn’t confident we would enjoy it, however my husband and I were pleasantly surprised with the texture AND flavor of this veggie dish.

It is such an easy recipe to make (prep time is only 2-3 minutes), so it is a good recipe to have on hand for an easy to make, veggie side dish.

A fork, holding a bite of the easy corn soufflé, ready to be eaten.

I hope you have the chance to try this yummy side dish. It’s so simple, yet tastes great alongside most meat dishes, which is a big plus, too!

Thank you for stopping by today, and I invite you back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you… and have a GREAT day!

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Original recipe source: “The Everything Cookbook”, page 240, by Faith Jaycox, Sarah Jaycox, and Karen Lawson, published by Adams Media Corporation in 2000.

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Easy Corn Soufflé
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
49 mins
 

Make a delicious Easy Corn Soufflé (under 5 minutes prep) using common ingredients! All you do is mix and bake this simple veggie dish.

Category: Side Dish, Vegetable Dish
Cuisine: All Cuisines
Keyword: easy corn soufflé
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 120 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • 2 large eggs beaten until fluffy
  • 14.75 ounces canned creamed corn
  • 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons low-fat milk
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream (or half and half)
  • 1 Tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease or spray a 9" square or 2 quart baking dish.

  2. Place eggs in a large mixing bowl, and beat with an electric mixer until they're well-combined and fluffy. If you don't have access to an electric mixer, beat them very well using a fork.

  3. Add creamed corn, flour, milk, cream (or half and half), salt, pepper, and melted butter. Stir well, until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared dish.

  4. Bake at 350°F. for 45 minutes (on a middle rack) OR until it pulls away from the edges of the baking dish. It should be golden brown on the surface and slightly puffed up with air. Serve immediately, because it will "deflate" slightly as it cools.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Corn Soufflé
Amount Per Serving (1 (1/6 of total))
Calories 120 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 73mg24%
Sodium 612mg27%
Potassium 133mg4%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 279IU6%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Make a delicious Easy Corn Soufflé (under 5 minutes prep) using common ingredients! All you do is mix and bake this simple veggie dish.

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is an easy side dish, with cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, onions, bell peppers and sour cream. It tastes GREAT!
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is an easy side dish, w/ cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, onions, bell peppers and sour cream. It tastes GREAT!

Today I want to share a classic recipe for cheesy hash brown casserole. This casserole dish has existed (with many ingredient variations) for as long as I can remember and has many different “names”.

I’ve heard it called “Potato Casserole”, “Hash Brown and Cheese Casserole”, and my personal favorite from many years ago… “Funeral Potatoes”. It seems like everyone enjoys this simple shredded potato recipe… even people sharing a meal after a funeral!

The recipe is really quite simple, but it’s truly delicious (and any leftovers can be easily reheated in a microwave!). Here’s how I make this delicious, cheesy hash brown casserole.

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Make The Seasoning “Sauce”

The seasoning “sauce” for this casserole is actually a binder that basically holds all the ingredients together. It only has two ingredients, which are sour cream and chicken bouillon powder.

I’ve found the chicken bouillon powder provides wonderful flavor without having to add too many other spices. NOTE: You can substitute vegetable bouillon powder (for vegetarians), but I prefer the overall flavor of this casserole using chicken bouillon powder.

Combine the sour cream and bouillon powder in a small bowl, and stir well until fully incorporated, then set the bowl aside.

Sour cream and chicken bouillon powder are combined in a small metal bowl.Seasoned sour cream becomes the binder for remaining casserole ingredients.

Prepare The Casserole

In a large bowl, combine shredded hash browns, onion, green pepper, pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and black pepper. Set aside some of the cheddar cheese to sprinkle over the top of the casserole before baking.

NOTE: If you are using frozen hash browns, let them partially thaw before adding them to the bowl with the other ingredients.

Stir to combine, then add the sour cream/chicken bouillon mixture. Continue stirring until all ingredients are fully mixed and incorporated.

Casserole ingredients are combined in a large mixing bowl.Seasoned sour cream is stirred into the other casserole ingredients in bowl.

Spray the bottom and sides of a 9″ x 9″ square baking dish with non-stick spray. Pour the casserole mixture into the baking dish, and spread to cover.

Use the back of a spoon to press down on the mixture to flatten and slightly compact it into the baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top of the cheesy hash brown casserole.

Casserole mixture is pressed into a greased 9" square baking dish.Shredded cheddar cheese is sprinkled on top of the casserole before baking.

Bake The Casserole

Place the casserole in a preheated 350°F. oven. Bake it for 45-50 minutes. When it’s done, the edges should be golden brown and the casserole should be cooked through in the center of the dish.

Transfer the cheesy hash brown casserole to a wire rack, and let it cool slightly so it will firm up before slicing into 9 pieces, each one being about 3″ square. 

Cheesy hash brown casserole cools on a wire rack after baking.

Serve The Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

Now all that is left to do is serve and enjoy this delicious casserole! We really enjoy it as a breakfast dish, served with eggs an fruit on the side.

This casserole also can be served with a variety of meat dishes (for dinner or lunch), as well. After all, it is a potato dish at its very core, right? Potatoes, sour cream, onions, bell peppers and cheese pair well to create a wonderful side dish!

A look at the inside of the casserole after pieces have been removed.A piece of cheesy hash brown casserole, served with eggs and strawberries.

I really hope you try this scrumptious recipe for cheesy has brown casserole. It REALLY is yummy, and I am confident you’re going to love it, too!

You can store any leftovers you might have in the refrigerator (covered). This casserole reheats very well in a microwave, so it’s perfect to enjoy over a few days time.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I invite you to come back again soon for more family-friendly recipes. Take care, may God bless you, and have a GREAT day!

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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
 

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is an easy side dish, w/ cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, onions, bell peppers and sour cream. It tastes GREAT!

Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy hash brown casserole
Servings: 9
Calories Per Serving: 144 kcal
Author: JB @ The Grateful Girl Cooks!
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup light sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
  • 16 ounces shredded hash browns if frozen, let them partially thaw
  • ¾ cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese (shredded) **DIVIDED USE**
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped yellow onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Lightly grease or spray a 9" x 9" square baking dish.

  2. Combine sour cream and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl. Stir well until combined; set bowl aside.

  3. In large bowl, combine hash browns, onion, green pepper, pepper jack cheese, ½ cup cheddar cheese, salt and black pepper. *Reserve remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese. NOTE: If using frozen hash browns, let them partially thaw before adding.

  4. Stir to combine, then add reserved sour cream/chicken bouillon mixture. Continue stirring until all ingredients are fully mixed.

  5. Pour casserole mixture into greased baking dish; spread to cover. Use the back of a spoon to press down on mixture to flatten/slightly compact it into baking dish. Sprinkle remaining ¼ cup cheddar cheese on top of casserole.

  6. Bake at 350°F. for 45-50 minutes. When done, edges should be golden brown and casserole will be cooked through in the center. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly (so it firms up) before slicing into 9 pieces. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 slice (1/9 of total))
Calories 144 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 381mg17%
Potassium 212mg6%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 241IU5%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 171mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Here’s one more to pin on your Pinterest boards!Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole is an easy side dish, w/ cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, onions, bell peppers and sour cream. It tastes GREAT!